The CSPSC team is happy to announce the approval of a new course designed for undergraduates that are interested in careers in health care. This entry-level medical simulation course focuses on understanding the integration of simulation technology into clinical education, patient … Read more
Course Description PLEASE NOTE: As of December 2016, this course under CBIO400 was no longer be available. It is now BMME 490 This entry-level medical simulation course focuses on understanding the integration of simulation technology into clinical education, patient safety, … Read more
After several years on hiatus, the undergraduate “Introduction to Medical Simulation” course returns as a section of “Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering” (BMME 490). This entry-level medical simulation course focuses on understanding the integration of simulation technology into clinical education, … Read more
Last week, Ms Messina and Ms Smith from the School of Medicine’s Clinical Skills and Patient Simulation Center (CSPSC) team attended the Association of Standardized Patient Educators (ASPE) meeting in Tampa, Florida. There was strong interest from the group for Ms Smith’s abstract describing the gamification … Read more
On January 14th, Zach Read published an article in “Vital Signs”, the UNC Health Care newsletter, discussing the recent completion of the first “Introduction to Medical Simulation” course taught through the School of Medicine. The course is intended to provide … Read more
Gene Hobbs earned his Certified Helathcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) credentials today. Hobbs joined the School of Medicine CSPSC team and Pedicatric Department the end of 2014. As a simulationist at UNC, Hobbs has played a role in the development of medical … Read more
The Pediatric Anesthesia Fellowship program held their first Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE) on October 20th. This OSCE will be the first of two that will be administered each year going forward. The Fellows had three mock clinical experiences that … Read more
Gayatri Rathod reported on medical error and the steps being taken at UNC Health Care to train staff in TeamSTEPPS™ (Team Strategies and Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety) today on Carolina Week. This feature highlights UNC Children’s use of simulation … Read more
Behind the Sim Curtain – Collection of operations resources to facilitate simulation execution Debrief 2 Learn – Collection of research articles, blog posts, and other resources intended to improve debriefing (reflection) MedEdPORTAL – A great resource for peer and non-peer … Read more
This year saw some amazing opportunity and growth for simulation around campus. The UNCsim community also really solidified their network and new collaborations were born. Outreach into the community as well as supporting external growth of UNC Health Care really … Read more
